Part-Time Care Club Manager

Morning 7.15 am to 9.15 am

Afternoon 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm

Monday to Friday 25 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Pt 11-16

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Care Club Manager to lead our well-established before and after-school provision at a friendly and inclusive primary school located in the heart of Denton.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Care Club, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment
• Plan and deliver a variety of age-appropriate activities that promote children’s development and wellbeing
• Supervise and support a small team of playworkers, ensuring high standards of care and professionalism
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies
• Manage club resources, snacks, and administrative duties efficiently

Person Specification

• Experience working with children in a childcare, playwork, or educational setting
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare, playwork, or equivalent (or willingness to work towards one)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A caring, proactive, and reliable approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• A well-resourced and popular care club
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference

Please complete the CES Application Form available on our school website, www.stmarysdenton.com and return it via email to admin@stmarysdenton.com.

Closing Date: Monday 16^th June at noon : Interview Date: To be confirmed

We warmly welcome and encourage all applicants to visit our school.  Please ring the school office on 0161 336 3322 or email admin@stmarysdenton.com  to arrange a visit.

St. Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

Care Club Manager Application Form

Care Club Manager JD and PS

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYFS Specialism)

Part-time (TTO) 35 hours per week – Fixed term contract to 31.08.2026
Salary: Grade D Pt 7–10 (£20,444 – £21,695 FTE)
Start Date: 1^st September 2025

St Mary’s RC Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school situated in the heart of Denton. We are proud of our strong community ethos, high standards of teaching and learning, and our commitment to nurturing the whole child. With approximately 207 pupils on roll, we offer a supportive and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually.

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 2) with a specialism in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant and caring school where children are at the centre of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences in the EYFS setting.
• Work with individuals and small groups of children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Contribute to the observation and assessment of children’s progress.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to support pupil development.

Person Specification

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience working in an EYFS setting.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Is nurturing, patient, and adaptable in their approach.
• Has experience supporting children with SEND and/or communication needs.
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates well with children and adults.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Is supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive school community.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A committed and experienced staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A school that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

How to Apply

Please complete the CES Application Form available on our school website, www.stmarysdenton.com and return it via email to admin@stmarysdenton.com.

Closing Date: Monday 16^th June at noon : Interview Date: To be confirmed

We warmly welcome and encourage all applicants to visit our school.  Please ring the school office on 0161 336 3322 or email admin@stmarysdenton.com  to arrange a visit.

St. Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

TA2 Early Years Person Spec and JD

TA2 Application Form

St. Mary’s R.C. Primary School

Kynder St, Denton, Manchester, M34 2AR

T: 0161 336 3322

E: admin@stmarysdenton.com

Headteacher: Mr N Price

TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2) – 3 POSTS

Grade D Pt 7 – 10 FTE £24,294 – £25,545

Fixed term contract 1^st September 2024 to 31^st August 2025

8.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday (30 minutes for lunch)

Term Time Only

32.5 hours per week

The Governors of this popular and successful school invite applications from positive, highly motivated Teaching Assistants to work under the guidance of a teacher initially to support SEND pupils with social and communication challenges.   This role will also involve supporting the teacher in the classroom and supporting children with their learning in small groups. Knowledge of a range of primary based interventions will be an advantage.

Applicants for this post are required to have previously worked in a similar role.  The successful candidates will have a good understanding of SEND and will involve flexibility and patience to meet the needs of the child she/he is supporting.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to work in a friendly, supportive and welcoming environment with well-behaved and happy children.

St. Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

Visits to the school are welcomed by arrangement with the Headteacher.  Please email admin@stmarysdenton.com  to arrange a visit. 

Applications must be completed on a CES Application Form which can be downloaded from the school website.  Application forms to be signed and emailed to school (admin@stmarysdenton.com).

Closing date: Monday 8^th July at 12.00 noon

Application Form St Mary’s RC Primary School

JD PS TA2

HEADTEACHER

Required for 1^st September 2024

NOR: 208

Group 2 – L14 – L20

St Mary’s Governors are looking to employ an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the school in continuous improvement and delivery of our curriculum, while supporting the professional development of our excellent teaching team.

St Mary’s is a welcoming, caring community with close links to the parish. Our pupils and families appreciate the family feel of our school where the children learn to develop spiritually, morally and academically. Our dedicated and caring staff have high expectations of pupils’ learning, and the children, including those with special educational needs, achieve well. 

We are looking for someone who:

• has the vision and dedication to take on the challenge of leading this excellent school
• works within the school mission for the benefit of all the school community
• has a clear strategic direction
• will challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be
• will develop and sustain a learning culture for all across our school
• will foster children’s enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement
• will develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school

We can offer:

• a caring and welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• confident and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• a friendly, hard-working and dedicated staff team
• excellent opportunities for continued leadership development
• a supportive and committed senior team, governing body and parent community
• support from both the Diocese and the local authority

You are warmly welcomed to visit our school by prior arrangement. Please email admin@stmarysdenton.com to arrange an appointment.

For an application pack, please see our school website at http://stmarysdenton.com/

All application forms should be returned to admin@stmarysdenton.com

St Mary’s RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.

Closing Date: Friday 2^nd February at 12.00 noon

Shortlisting: w/c 5^th February 2024

Interview dates w/c 19 February 2024

Application Form – Notes to Applicants

Application Form

Consent to Obtain References Form

Headteacher Job Description

Headteacher Person Specification

Recruitment Monitoring Form

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form